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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fontenot, Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Michael Fontenot, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Fontenot completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Fontenot is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fontenot’s office at (225) 763-4438.
Where did Dr. Fontenot go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La
Is Dr. Fontenot board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fontenot, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Fontenot speak?
Dr. Fontenot and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fontenot treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Fontenot diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fontenot. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Too Much Amniotic Fluid
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Polyhydramnios
- Excess amniotic fluid
- High amniotic fluid volume
ICD-10 Codes:
- O403XX0: Polyhydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
- Gestational Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy
- Hypertension in Pregnancy without Proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O133: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, third trimester
Also known as:
- Complete Placenta Previa
- Complete Placenta Previa with Bleeding
- Childbirth Problems
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Total Placenta Previa
- Placenta Fully Covering Cervix
- Bleeding Complete Placenta Previa
- Hemorrhagic Complete Placenta Previa
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4402: Complete placenta previa NOS or without hemorrhage, second trimester
- O4412: Complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, second trimester
Also known as:
- Placental Insufficiency
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- Placental dysfunction
- Failing placenta
- Placenta not working well
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365130: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Placental Malformation
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Abnormal Placenta Shape
- Placenta Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43103: Malformation of placenta, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Abnormal Placenta
- Other Placental Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Placenta problems
- Placental abnormalities
- Fetal membrane issues
- Unspecified placenta problems
- Various placenta conditions
- General placenta issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43102: Malformation of placenta, unspecified, second trimester
- O43893: Other placental disorders, third trimester
Also known as:
- Unspecified Fetal Chromosomal Abnormality
- Fetal Genetic Disorder
- Baby Chromosome Problem
- Fetal Karyotype Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3510X0: Maternal care for (suspected) chromosomal abnormality in fetus, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Polyhydramnios
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Excess amniotic fluid
- Too much amniotic fluid
- High amniotic fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- O402XX0: Polyhydramnios, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Hereditary Condition in Fetus
- Inherited Disease in Pregnancy
- Fetal Genetic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- O352XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) hereditary disease in fetus, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Hormone, Nutrition, or Metabolism Problems during Late Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Endocrine disease in third trimester
- Metabolic disorders late pregnancy
- Nutritional issues during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99283: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
- Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
- High-Risk Obstetric History Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester
Does Dr. Fontenot accept my insurance?
Dr. Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 763-4438 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fontenot accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Fontenot in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Express Scripts
Humana
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Where is Dr. Fontenot's office located?
Dr. Michael Fontenot's Primary Practice
8595 Picardy Ave Ste 305
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 763-4438
What is Dr. Fontenot's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fontenot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982603254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fontenot?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fontenot
What is Dr. Michael Fontenot's specialty?
Dr. Fontenot is a Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. Contact Dr. Fontenot to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Fontenot affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Michael Fontenot accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Fontenot is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Fontenot offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (225) 763-4438 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Fontenot?
Please contact Dr. Fontenot's office at (225) 763-4438 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fontenot have?
Dr. Michael Fontenot is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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